Since it seems as though many are pretty doom and gloom right now.. lets look at another recent questionable move...

The drafting of Travis Sanheim.

Sounds good. Interested to see what he can do. Hearing he put emphasis on defenseman making plays.

I think this is a pretty clear indication that the team is going to take its time and rebuild while trying to be somewhat competitive.
- PhillySportsGuy

There was a question where hexy replied that if he had the choice between a established pro assistant versus an established college head coach, he'd go w/ the head coach every time. He also emphasized that it was important that he and the new hire were on the same page philosophically with where the game was going.

Both seemed like roundabout shots at Chief.

HA! Hakstol talking about Dmen. What til he gets a load of his ensemble.
- PLindbergh31

I wonder when they tell him about the kids in the system? He will be so surprised!

Since it seems as though many are pretty doom and gloom right now.. lets look at another recent questionable move...

The drafting of Travis Sanheim.

- jak521

Could have had Anthony DeAngelo

There was a question where hexy replied that if he had the choice between a established pro assistant versus an established college head coach, he'd go w/ the head coach every time. He also emphasized that it was important that he and the new hire were on the same page philosophically with where the game was going.

Both seemed like roundabout shots at Chief.
- Tomahawk

This doesn't seem like it has any of Ed Snider's fingerprints on it, which is probably good in the sense that he's really giving Hextall plenty of leash.

Could have had Anthony DeAngelo
- mayorofangrytown

bigot

There was a question where hexy replied that if he had the choice between a established pro assistant versus an established college head coach, he'd go w/ the head coach every time. He also emphasized that it was important that he and the new hire were on the same page philosophically with where the game was going.

Both seemed like roundabout shots at Chief.
- Tomahawk

One thing I took from the presser was that he has a " I am in charge" type feel. He just seemed confident. I think this is going to work out. Might not be the popular pick. But finally might be the right pick.

Could have had Anthony DeAngelo
- mayorofangrytown

so close!!

Could have had Anthony DeAngelo
- mayorofangrytown

True, when will be the 1st time he plays the actual position he's listed at ?

True, when will be the 1st time he plays the actual position he's listed at ?
- ob18

A few days after Mike Green does. Which may be before or after Shayne Gostisbehere does.

Who is new Flyers head coach Dave Hakstol?

http://www.cbssports.com/...hl/eye-on-hockey/25188588
- ob18

Thanks. Good read. Seems like he has a good system in place and can develop our players.

It is a little worrisome that he's the first college coach to be hired as a NHL coach with no prior experience since 1982. But who knows, it could start a trend.

Better than hiring/ firing with our nuts right?
- benjichronic

That spells D-I-V-O-R-C-E if your social life leads to weddings by hiring with your nuts. Trust me.

Where's Berube?
- Streit2ThePoint

- PhillaBully

True, when will be the 1st time he plays the actual position he's listed at ?
- ob18

Sanheim or DeAngelo?

Sanheim or DeAngelo?
- mayorofangrytown

Bobby Orr. Took too many offensive chances. And what was with that whole "skating back into your own zone" thing he did?

Snider: "I'm hoping we have a new Mike Babcock."

Ummmmm.... So Ed is hoping for the "new Mike Babcock" I wonder if he knew the original Mike Babcock was available.

Sanheim or DeAngelo?
- mayorofangrytown

DeAngelo......most games I watched he wasn't always trying that much to play defense.

Snider: "I'm hoping we have a new Mike Babcock."

Ummmmm.... So Ed is hoping for the "new Mike Babcock" I wonder if he knew the original Mike Babcock was available.
- PLindbergh31

Your optimism and positive outlook are impressive.

Could have had Anthony DeAngelo
- mayorofangrytown

I'll take the kid who's 5 inches taller.

There was a question where hexy replied that if he had the choice between a established pro assistant versus an established college head coach, he'd go w/ the head coach every time. He also emphasized that it was important that he and the new hire were on the same page philosophically with where the game was going.

Both seemed like roundabout shots at Chief.
- Tomahawk

Lol

No one has said it yet, but how confusing will this be?? Our GM is Hextall and coach Hakstol??? I can hear it now.. Hextall/Hakstol is incompeten.. GM our coach? GOnna have to be Dave or Ron
- Hextall271

FI-ER HEX-TALL and FI-ER HAK-STOL will chant the same. Clever move, Ron.

panache says new coach is a tough sell with all hi profile coaching names out there also couldn't believe how tight lipped hex has been at keeping the media away with no leaks lol

Your optimism and positive outlook are impressive.
- jmatchett383

Well when the owner makes an absurd comment like that, sorry I have to call him out for it.

How do you know Babcock wanted to come to Philly?

There was a question where hexy replied that if he had the choice between a established pro assistant versus an established college head coach, he'd go w/ the head coach every time. He also emphasized that it was important that he and the new hire were on the same page philosophically with where the game was going.

Both seemed like roundabout shots at Chief.
- Tomahawk